The Road Back To You

The Road Back To You will teach you more about what kind of person you are by identifying the pros and cons of each personality type within the Enneagram test.

So what number are you? I recommend you take an online version of the test to find out first. Just Google “Enneagram Test” and try one of the first few.

Here are the nine personality types and a little about each one:

Perfectionist– These are good at self-discipline and details. They always seek to improve but struggle with their black and white worldview.  Helper– Caring by nature, Helpers love to feel like others need them. Relationships are central to their life, but they usually care about everyone else’s feelings more than their own.  Performer– Satisfaction from setting and accomplishing big goals is the hallmark of this type. They attach their self-worth to their success and struggle with self-delusion.  Romantic– These are good at connecting with everything beautiful and tragic in the world. Sometimes they isolate themselves and become sad because of it.  Investigator– A love of knowledge and sharing it is the main trait of Investigators. Independent by nature, they struggle with relying on others for help. Loyalist– If you’re this type then you’ve got a commitment to serving others. Community, rules, order, and stability are important, but you might struggle with getting anxious if these are threatened. Enthusiast– Outgoing and the life of the party, Enthusiasts are always positive. They can struggle with commitment, pleasure-seeking, and addiction.  Challenger– These have an easy time speaking up when something is wrong. They’re natural leaders, but have a hard time showing vulnerability and thus making good connections with others. Peacemaker– This type will avoid conflict no matter what. They’re good at seeing both sides of arguments, but they struggle to speak up about their own needs in relationships.

Let’s take a look about how to use these in connection with each other in our next lesson!

Just like a wingman backs you up in social situations, so do these additional traits support your personality. To find yours, look to the numbers on either side of your main number. As a 1, my wing numbers are 2 and 9, and I’d say that’s pretty accurate. Let’s say you’re a romantic, type four, for example. You thrive on being creative and might do something like acting or writing. But on either side you’ve got three and five, which are the performer and investigator. You might see some of the performer’s traits in your character if you like to be competitive and think you’re the best. Rather than a pure romantic, who is a little socially awkward, you are more image-conscious. A focus on goals…